Hi everyone! Hope the long holiday weekend for US posters was nice. It is hot here so not as much outdoor time as I would have liked.
I am starting this new post because my last was well over 100, it was time.
It's been a tough few days around here. I am feeling overwhelmed to say the least. Just seems to be so much hitting at once and I need to take a breath and relax for a minute. I can't let it get to me.
STBX is taking the kids to dinner and golfing tonight, which is great. He hasn't seen them in well over a week.
I can't seem to express to him that it may be easier once he has a place of his own and room for them, rather than renting a room from a friend. They don't feel comfortable going there.
Not to mention he has not taken one thing out of this house, his closet and dresser are still quite full. I don't know what it will take to help him realize how much harder that it on everyone, specifically the kids.
I encouraged a 2nd visit for Thursday as the boys don't have work that night. We are switching weekends this coming weekend for my bday so it is the least I can do. I really want to encourage that relationship with their father.
The upkeep of the house is starting to wear on me, between the inside small fixes and the outside lawn work/clean up. Sometimes it is too much. The boys help to a degree but much of it is falling on me, due to their school and work schedules. I will spend tonight working on that while they are out with their father. Just waiting for something under 90 degrees.
Have an appt with my primary tomorrow and IC next Monday, just routine to keep myself in check. Hitting a yoga class on Wednesday and planning a nice long bike trip for Saturday with S15. Taking the canal path from our area, into NJ and back again. It is about 20 miles each way, so we will make a day of it. Have some lunch before our return. I am really looking forward to it.
